The Las Positas College Foundation Center Cooperative Collection will host a free workshop for nonprofit organizations, “Proposal Writing Basics,” on Friday, Sept. 23, 3- 4:30 p.m. in Building 2400, Room 2416. Registration is required; register by phone at (925) 424-1355 or online at http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Other-Locations/Propos....
Conducted by Scott Ullman of the San Francisco Foundation Center, the workshop is designed for organizations considering or currently seeking grants from foundations. It will provide an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a proposal. Workshop learning outcomes include the following:
•How the proposal fits into the overall grant-seeking process
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•What to include in a standard proposal to a foundation
•Tips for making each section of your proposal stronger
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•What funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments
•Tips for communicating with funders during the grant process
•Additional resources on proposal writing, including sample proposals
Through the Foundation Center of New York’s Cooperating Collection designation, Las Positas College expands its services to the community it serves. Located in the Learning Resource Center on campus, the Las Positas College Cooperative Collection Center is available for nonprofit organizations and other grant seekers in the Tri-Valley area looking for funding sources. For additional information, please contact Vicki Shipman at (925) 455-1355.
